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Master in Public Policy and Governance (MPPG)

MPPG in Brief

Degree : Master in Public Policy and Governance (MPPG)

Department : Department of Political Science and Sociology (PSS)

University : North South University (NSU), Dhaka, Bangladesh

Duration : 18 Months (full-time) in 4 Semesters

Credits : 36 Credits

Structure of MPPG

18 Months (full-time) in 4 Semesters;
The medium of instruction is English;
10 courses (8 Compulsory, and 2 Elective)
The last semester is fully dedicated to MPPG thesis writing which equals 9 credits.
Reading materials for each course comprise about 600-650 pages of compendium and textbooks.
Eligible candidates are career civil servants, executives from NGOs, academics, and researchers;

Admission for MPPG

One intake each year;
Students come mostly from Bangladesh, and a few from Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Eligible candidates are career civil servants, executives from NGOs, academics, and researchers;
Fresh graduates can apply only in the self-finance category;
A written admission test is taken on English, Aptitude, and Analytical Skills, (Total of 75 marks);
A viva voce exam (25 marks) is also taken.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree (minimum four years of study) from any recognized university in Bangladesh or abroad;
At least second-class results or CGPA of 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) in all exams;
Any academic background (Arts/Business/Social Science/Science) is eligible;
Foreign degree holders are discouraged from applying.

Work Experience:

A minimum of two years’ work experience in civil service, academic and research organizations, NGOs, and bilateral and multilateral donor agencies;
For civil servants, the requirement of work experience can be relaxed.

Other Requirements

The maximum age limit is 45 years;
Approval of Deputation/Study Leave/Resignation Letter;
Publications in recognized/peer-reviewed journals can add extra value for admission;
Standard language test results (IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT) are not mandatory, but standard scores in those tests can add extra value for admission.

Requirement for Self-Financed Candidates

Facilities Available for Students

Research Opportunity

Tuition Fees (Self-Financed Candidates)

Executive Masters in Policy and Governance (EMPG)

Admission Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's degree (minimum four years of study) from any recognized university in Bangladesh or abroad;
At least second-class results in all exams;
At least CGPA = 2.25 (on a 4-point scale) in any Bachelor program for NSU graduates
At least CGPA = 2.50 (on a 4-point scale) in any Bachelor program for other universities' graduates

Career Opportunity

Research Opportunity

Structure Of EMPG

Degree awarded by North-South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh;
The medium of instruction is English;
Six core courses and six specialized courses (each of 3 credits)
Three areas of specialization;
Development and submission of a practicum for 3 credits,
A total of 36 credits are required to award the EMPG degree.
Designed as a one-year program (3 Semesters). But it can be completed within 2 years.
A written admission test is taken on English Composition (30 marks) and Aptitude (30 marks)- A total of 60 marks;
A viva voce exam (40 marks) is also taken.

Tuition Fees

Program Contacts:

South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG)

Room 1074, Level 10, North Academic Building (NAC), North South University,

Plot-15, Block- B, Bashundhara Dhaka-1229 Bangladesh,

Phone: +880-2-55668200, Ext 2164, 6357 (SIPG) or

1062, 6463Office of Graduate Studies (OGS)

Graduate Helpline: 01886271722 (OGS) or 01783389464 (SIPG) (9 am- 5 pm)